Store-bought dusting powders often contain harmful ingredients, (even from stores that claim to be 'natural', 'green' and 'handmade'). Dusting powder is awesome for absorbing excess moisture and is perfect for hot, humid days. Apply pre-workout to prevent chafing or use any time you're feeling sticky. Avoid health-washed and green-washed products by making your own DIY Dusting Powder. Handmade, for real!

The idea behind 'Vaporub' is that the vapors will relieve nasal congestion and ease coughs. Sounds good, right? But if you read the label, it comes with a warning that says, "Contact Poison Control Centre immediately if accidentally ingested'. Poison control? The label also recommends rubbing it into at least 3 spots on your body, 3-4 times daily. That's right, rubbing in the potential poison concern, frequently and all over the place! Now, call me crazy, but I'd rather make my own all-natural, nasal-decongesting, chest-soothing, cough-relieving Vapor Balm.

The majority of hand sanitizers on the market use alcohol, triclosan and artificial fragrances. The best defence against getting sick is hand-washing, but what about when you're out on the go and can't access a sink? Or when the only soap available is the toxic-laden, anti-bacterial kind? This is why I carry my own natural DIY Hand Sanitizer with me at all times, so I can avoid the toxic pink junk in most public bathrooms!

Cute little portable sunscreen bars. Store them in a little tin and take them with you for a quick and easy sunscreen application when you're on the go and don't want to lug a bottle around with you. Great for trips to the beach or the campground!

For the Love of Body

Kathrin Brunner is a holistic nutritionist and yoga teacher based in Toronto, Ontario. She offers nutritional and lifestyle consultations, and with her partner Andrew, delivers inspiring workshops on a range of topics from fermentation to DIY, non-toxic bodycare products. These products are available for sale in their online store.